Rabies-Suspected Cat Found Near Nazareth; Public Urged to Report Contact
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israel's Ministry of Health is investigating a cat suspected of rabies found near Nazareth on October 25, 2026. The public is urged to report any contact with the animal or other stray animals in the Mashhad village area between October 12 and October 28. Those bitten or scratched by animals are advised to immediately wash the wound and seek medical attention for potential rabies treatment.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A cat suspected of rabies was found in Mashhad village near Nazareth on October 25, 2026.
- The Ministry of Health is conducting an epidemiological investigation into the incident.
- The public is asked to report any contact with the cat or other stray animals in the area.
- Contact information and addresses for the Ministry of Health's Nazareth branch are provided.
- Individuals bitten or scratched by animals are advised to wash wounds and seek immediate medical care.
Israel's Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, that a medium-sized cat, white with ginger spots, suspected of having rabies, was discovered on October 25, 2026. The animal was found in the Al-Bayadir neighborhood of Mashhad village, near Nazareth. It is currently unknown if any individuals had contact with the cat. An epidemiological investigation is underway.
The ministry is urgently requesting that anyone who had contact with the suspicious cat or stray animals in the area between October 12 and October 28, 2026, or whose pets may have encountered these animals, contact the Nazareth district office of the Ministry of Health immediately. The address is 1100/1 Street, Nazareth. Contact numbers are 04-6557000, 04-6557074, and 04-6557018. Alternatively, individuals can visit their nearest Ministry of Health branch without prior appointment. During non-working hours and on weekends, people should report to the hospital's emergency room.
The Ministry of Health reiterated its advice for anyone bitten or scratched by an animal: immediately wash the wound with running water and soap for at least 10-15 minutes, disinfect the area, and seek prompt medical attention at a Ministry of Health branch to determine if rabies post-exposure prophylaxis is necessary.
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